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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

jumped in after

I fell into the river and my buddy jumped in after me.

Does 'jumped in after' here mean an attempt to rescue?

Thanks in advance!
  

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Yes, in this sentence, "jumped in after" means entered the water to save me. "I jumped into the river and my buddy jumped in after me" would simply mean he went into the water after you did.

— Anonymous

  • Yes, in this sentence, "jumped in after" means entered the water to save me.
  • "I jumped into the river and my buddy jumped in after me" would simply mean he went into the water after you did.
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Yes, in this sentence, "jumped in after" means entered the water to save me.

"I jumped into the river and my buddy jumped in after me" would simply mean he went into the water after you did.
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I say it does, absolutely. (If you jumped in and he jumped in after, you're just going for a swim.)

In your example, after me can mean either afterward in time or in pursuit of you. Either way, it's a rescue attempt.
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